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​Chelsea are being linked with a swoop for two Euro 2016 stars and a former Man Utd target, while Everton are eyeing a £25.5m bid for a Juventus defender, according to Tuesday’s newspapers.

CHELSEA POISED TO SWOOP FOR BIG-MONEY TRIO
Chelsea are being linked with moves for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario and Lazio winger Felipe Anderson – while they’re also tipped to finally launch an official bid for N’Golo Kante.

Mario has just returned to Lisbon following Portugal’s success at Euro 2016, and the midfielder is wanted by new Blues boss Antonio Conte this summer. Portuguese paper A Bola report the midfielder will be sold by Sporting – but only if a club matches their €60million valuation (£50.8million). However, reports elsewhere on Tuesday suggest the Blues are only willing to spend €40million for the player – which is just short of £34million.

It’s a similar story with Lazio winger Anderson – a player who was very much on Manchester United’s radar under the tenure of Louis van Gaal.

Joao MarioReports in the Italian press claim the Brazilian, 23, has recently changed agents to Giuliano Bertolucci, who himself has close ties to Kia Joorabchian. Both Bertolucci and Joorabchian have what is described as “strong ties” at Stamford Bridge – and are currently talking with the Blues about a £30million swoop.

Meanwhile, both the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph claim the Blues will launch an official bid for N’Golo Kante – and are prepared to go higher than the France star’s £20million release clause to beat a host of their rivals to the player.

That comes after Chinese club Shanghai SIPG launched a £35m bid for the player, and while the Telegraph claim the midfielder has ruled out a move to China, Chelsea will now have to negotiate a fee with Premier League champions after activating his clause. It is not anticipated they will have to go as high as £35million, however.

The 25-year-old has turned down a new £100,000-a-week contract at Leicester and Chelsea are hopeful they can now reach an agreement for the man widely regarded as the player of last season.

EVERTON TARGET RUGANI SWOOP

Everton have made an offer of £25.5m for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy.

Italian outlet Calcio Mercato say that the offer for the centre-back includes bonuses.

However, the same report states that Juve want to keep hold of the 21-year-old.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is keen to strengthen his defence, especially with John Stones’ constantly being linked with a move away from Goodison Park to Manchester City.

Daniele Rugani

After a loan spell with the Old Lady in 2012-13, Rugani joined them permanently last year.He made 17 Serie A appearances last season, with the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini ahead of him in the pecking order.Calico Mercato claim that Juventus have told Rugani that he will get more first team football next season should he stay.AND THE REST

The FA will speak to Hull City boss Steve Bruce about the England manager’s job this week (Daily Telegraph)

Sam Allardyce has quit Sunderland’s Austria training camp to fly home for England talks (The Sun)

Allardyce is ready to mentor a successor if he is appointed England manager (The Guardian)

Manchester City are hoping for a breakthrough this week in their efforts to sign Leroy Sane (Daily Telegraph)

Celtic are weighing up a third bid for Aston Villa winger Scott Sinclair (Daily Telegraph)